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SPT 808R

1976 MG Midget

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,050 mi
Last recorded43,050 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1976 MG Midget53,434 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPT 808R
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 43,050 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 43,050 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 43,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 43,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 43,001 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 42,985 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunion exsses play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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SPT 808R is a 1976 MG Midget in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 53,434 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SPT 808R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this MG Midget is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPT 808R?

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What year was SPT 808R registered?

SPT 808R is a 1976 MG Midget, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is SPT 808R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPT 808R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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